The Freelancers: Yumin Hwang on adapting to new studios, new fields and new ways to work freelance

In our interview series, The Freelancers, we dive into the challenging world of self-employment; discussing the highs, lows and day-to-day requirements of freelancing at different design studios and brands as a career choice. For the fifth entry in the series, we spoke to Yumin Hwang. Based in New York, the senior designer reveals the perks of remote working; why it’s good to work with start-ups; and how freelance work facilitated her transition from advertising to branding. PT: Hi Yumin! How are you? YH: I’m doing well, Poppy! I was so excited to see The Freelancers series get launched. It’s been so helpful to read about freelancers’ insights since our roles can be more solitary than full-time roles.